[W8MWA] Air Quality Alert Message

[Jeffrey Fritz]

Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 240 PM EDT Mon Jul 20
2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston- Including the cities of Fairmont,
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg,
and Hazelton 240 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The West Virginia Department of the
Environment has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Monday for parts of
the state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Orange Air Quality
Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become
unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung disease and the elderly.
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous
activity or exercise outdoors. Check the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's www.AirNow.gov website for current air monitor readings.
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